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Old May 22, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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I bought my wife a '09 Nightster and now she changed her mind about riding so I just inherited the bike.

I'm wondering if there is a solo seat that would move me back a few inches or if forward controls are the best way to gain some leg room.

And yes I did a search.

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Old May 22, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Can't tell you anything about a seat, but the forwards are comfortible for me. I'm 5'10".
 
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Old May 22, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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I'm 6', FC's were a must for me; I was contorted like a pretzel without them. Stock seat is fine as far as where it puts me on the bike.
 
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Old May 22, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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a HD brawler seat will move you back and down. But I would do the forward controls first and then seat later if needed.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Hi thelonegray, I'm only 5'5" but still need the forwards on my 1200C for My legs, it just feels more natural . I think My Mustang Vintage Seat May have moved Me up closer to the tank about 1" or so. Also You are one of the few people here who can't argue with the fact that Your riding a " Girl's Bike " as You inherited the ride from your wife. All of a sudden the Girl's Bike thing is looking like a stroke of genius and I may want to talk to My wife about getting Her " Her Own " Sporster ! You Da' Man ! You got the ride plus look like a great husband supporting Your wife's feelings ! 2 birds with 1 stone, enjoy that ride........WVleo
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Forward controls worked for me - just over 6'
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Forward controls were a must on my N.
6'2" and I also have an HD Brawler seat for sale 130 bucks shipped.

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Old May 23, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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I sat on one with forwards, and I can honestly say the difference isn't huge. I think the bike is too short lengthwise to really benefit from them versus a larger bike. Plus with the stiff ride of the Nightster I like to be able to lift off the seat a smidgen for big bumps. I thought the forwards made that a little tougher to do. Just my opinion though. FYI, I'm 5'9
 
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like everyone's said forward controls give ya the extra leg room
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks for the input, looks like I'm going to be buying some forwards.

Is Harley the only maker of black forwards?
 
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